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A 33-year-old German national working in Malta has been handed an 18-month prison sentence, suspended for three years, after pleading guilty to charges made against him relating to revenge porn.
The man was arraigned in the Court of Malta on Sunday afternoon after being accused of maliciously sharing photos of his former partner without her consent. The man was also charged with attempt to use force to hurt his ex-girlfriend, failing to report the loss of his passport and improper use of electronic communications equipment.
The man’s former partner, a Maltese national, went to the police after becoming aware being notified by her friend that her pictures were being shared. The man ultimately pleaded guilty to all charges in the arraignment, carrying a maximum of two years imprisonment or a fine of up to €5,000. Defense lawyer Daniel Attard argued that the man shared the pictures amongst a small group of friends.
The names in the case were not revealed as to protect the victim’s identity.
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